BLOGBLOGhttp://www.sallyjshim.com/blog/2012-05-21T02:37:48ZSquarespace[DESIGN] TATTLYhttp://www.sallyjshim.com/blog/2012/5/21/design-tattly.htmlSally J Shim2012-05-21T12:39:00Z2012-05-21T12:39:00Z

You've probably already heard of TATTLY, designy temporary tattoos for kids (and adults) of all ages. TATTLY is the brainchild of SWISSMISS and we recently received a sweet package of tattoo goodness thanks to my friend Bekka. The boys were so excited to see all the cool designs and had so much fun picking out their first TATTLYs.

J picked out Clouds and Freckles (the bunny).

And j picked out Freckles and You're Late.

It is funny how the boys both picked out Freckles without knowing the other one chose it. Bunny Brothers Unite!

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I have to say the quality of TATTLYs is far superior to any other tattoos we have used in the past. The colors are quite vivid and if you're careful when washing up the tattoos can last 3-4 days. And if you browse the TATTLY site you will see they have a wonderful selection of designs (and they keep adding to the mix on a regular basis). You don't see many kids in Korea with tattoos so the boys have received many inquiries from classmates, teachers and random people. We've been burning through our package of TATTLYs and will have to restock soon especially since it is short sleeve t-shirt weather, ideal for showing off tattoos. And if you love the designs but are not a tattoo person you have to check out the TATTLY blog for ideas on how to use their tattoos on glass bottles, notebooks, etc.

]]>HAPPY MOTHER'S DAYhttp://www.sallyjshim.com/blog/2012/5/13/happy-mothers-day.htmlSally J Shim2012-05-13T11:28:29Z2012-05-13T11:28:29Z

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Today I am grateful...

...to be J & j's mother.

...for having a wonderful mother.

...for my lovely mother-in-law.

...to all my amazing mama friends.

Happy Mother's Day!

]]>[JAPAN] INSTAGRAMMEDhttp://www.sallyjshim.com/blog/2012/5/1/japan-instagrammed.htmlSally J Shim2012-05-01T11:53:08Z2012-05-01T11:53:08Z

A P R I L  2 0 1 2  |  T O K Y O ,  J A P A N

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]]>[SALLY] 38 THINGS I LOVEhttp://www.sallyjshim.com/blog/2012/4/26/sally-38-things-i-love.htmlSally J Shim2012-04-26T12:02:12Z2012-04-26T12:02:12Z

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This week I celebrated my 38th birthday so I thought I would share 38 things I love.

1.  Appah.  The perfect husband for me, loving father and best eating buddy.

2.  J.  My happy, fun loving, nurturing and creative son.

3.  j.  My charming, silly and sweet son.

4.  My family.  My parents and older sister. I miss my older brother and wish he was still with us because I know he would love spending time with his nephews.

5.  My inlaws, brother in laws and sister in laws.  Only wish we lived closer by so we could spend more time together.

6.  God.  For His Grace.

7.  Good friends.  You know who you are.

8.  Busan.  Being able to live in our favorite city for a second time.

9.  Sunrises.  A sign of a new day and fresh start.

10.  Sunsets.  A reminder that our days go by quickly and to enjoy each one.

11.  Grey.  My favorite color and perfect neutral.

12.  Bakeries.  My weakness.

13.  Traveling.  I want to explore the world with Appah and the boys.

14.  Stripes.  Gotta love anything stripey.

15.  Korean food.  Especially eating Korean food in Korea!

16.  Good burger & fries.  A little difficult to find in Busan but thank goodness there is other good food here.

17.  Random acts of kindness.  When someone extends a little kindness your way it is amazing how it can lift your spirits.

18.  Pretty packages.  Little thoughtful details make me happy.

19.  Living near the beach.  Nothing beats hearing the waves crashing as you fall asleep and wake up each day.

20.  Homemade crepes.  A staple in our home.

21.  Uniball Signo 0.28 pen.  My all-time favorite pen.

22.  Babies.  I love babies and seeing new mamas with babies makes my heart swell.

23.  Handwritten cards.  A lost art but so meaningful.

24.  Taco trucks.  We don't have them in Busan but miss the ones in the States.

25.  White ceramics.  My all time favorite.

26.  Creative friends.  Who constantly inspire me by following their passion in life.

27.   A clean house.  Makes being a homebody that much more enjoyable.

28.  My iPhone.  Never thought I would say that but being able to Facetime with my sister on a regular basis makes me miss her less.

29.  Tokyo.  My second favorite city in the world. (Cannot wait to share photos from our trip.)

30.  J's arm around his little brother.  He does it all the time and it makes me so happy how close they are.

31.  Generosity.  People who are willing to sacrifice their time and/or money to help others out make the world a better place.

32.  Bowling.  I've always dreamed of being in a bowling league, complete with personalized shirt and custom shoes and bowling ball. 

33.  Cute clothes for boys.  Debunking the myth that shopping for boys is not fun.

35.  Online community.  For all the wonderful people and friendships formed over the past seven years.

36.  Wittiness.  If you are witty I most likely will be want to be your friend.

37.  Camping.  Spending time outdoors and all the fun stuff that goes along with it (fishing, s'mores).

38.  38 years of life.  And hopefully many more wonderful years to come!

]]>[JAPAN] TOKYO BOUNDhttp://www.sallyjshim.com/blog/2012/4/10/japan-tokyo-bound.htmlSally J Shim2012-04-10T11:40:50Z2012-04-10T11:40:50Z

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It has been over three years since my first trip to Tokyo and I'm so thrilled to be heading back next week with the entire family. Last time Appah and I were able to enjoy the beautiful city sans boys but this time they're coming along and they couldn't be more happy. We'll be visiting an old friend who is currently living in Tokyo with her family and re-visiting some favorite spots. And although this trip will be geared towards the boys' interests it is bound to be filled with good food and beautiful sights. I can't wait to share photographs from our Tokyo adventure!

]]>[ART] KIL.SOOKhttp://www.sallyjshim.com/blog/2012/3/13/art-kilsook.htmlSally J Shim2012-03-13T09:00:00Z2012-03-13T09:00:00Z

k i l . s o o k

My friend introduced me to the beautiful work of k i l . s o o k and I was smitten at first sight. She sent me a link to the brothers print which reminded her of J + j. The artist behind k i l . s o o k, Kim Haller, is a Korean-American mother and high school art teacher living in the midwest. Her work is influenced by her blended heritage, family, patterns, textures and stories. My personal favorite is the i heart kimchi girl print. A custom fine art illustration or print would make a lovely gift for any Korean or Korean-loving (or kimchi-loving) person in your life!

]]>[MAKE] INTERWOVEN YARN NECKLACEShttp://www.sallyjshim.com/blog/2012/3/9/make-interwoven-yarn-necklaces.htmlSally J Shim2012-03-09T10:55:00Z2012-03-09T10:55:00Z

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I have always dreamed of becoming a knitter (one craft I haven't delved into yet) and would always swoon at the beautiful yarn at the local shops in Portland. When I first heard about Interwoven, the 3191 Miles Apart and Quince & Co. collaborative book, I knew I had to order it. I have a thing for handmade necklaces and love the idea of being able to create beautiful necklaces out of yarn. And since I subscribe to 3191 Miles Apart Quarterly magazine and have always admired the work of Stephanie Congdon Barnes and Maria Alexandra Vettese I was confident that I would love the new book. Interwoven is filled with beautiful images and easy to follow instructions on how to make two different yarn necklaces (with many suggestions for variations). I purchased the book last year and although it looks like it is no longer available on the Quince & Co. site it wouldn't hurt to inquire whether they will be re-stocking the book. The yarn I used for the necklaces are from Quince & Co. with the exception of the neon pink masonry twine that I picked up at Home Depot. The necklaces came together very quickly and they are very comfortable to wear. I can't wait to make more!

]]>[HOME] NOOY KITCHENhttp://www.sallyjshim.com/blog/2012/3/8/home-nooy-kitchen.htmlSally J Shim2012-03-09T06:39:00Z2012-03-09T06:39:00Z

NOOY

I've already mentioned my love for NOOY before but I wanted to share their beautiful new NOOY Kitchen line. I love the variety of classic linen aprons they have in their collection, all of which are pretty enough to wear outside the house. We're heading to Tokyo next month and I'm hoping to see some NOOY pieces in person.

]]>[DESIGN] TOKKETOKhttp://www.sallyjshim.com/blog/2012/2/28/design-tokketok.htmlSally J Shim2012-02-29T00:18:32Z2012-02-29T00:18:32Z

TOKKETOK     PHOTOGRAPHS BY LISA WARNINGER     STYLING BY CHELSEA FUSS

My dear friend Joke, the amazing designer behind Tokketok and my partner in SHIMTOKK, has a lovely new site full of amazing paper goods and beautiful identity collateral. I love Joke's minimal and clean aethestic and I am in love with everything on her new website. I cannot even pick a favorite but I do love the bright and cheery HAPPY NOTE cards and gold and glossy perforated celebration cards. I often get asked for referrals for branding services and Joke's name is always at the top of my list. You can see some of the beautiful logos she has created in her new portfolio. And if you are a business owner looking to freshen up your image Joke is a genius at creative branding and packaging.

]]>[FAMILY] TWO PEAS IN A PODhttp://www.sallyjshim.com/blog/2012/2/24/family-two-peas-in-a-pod.htmlSally J Shim2012-02-24T08:44:09Z2012-02-24T08:44:09Z

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J + j = BFF

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